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Our Justification

20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.
23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;
24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus Christ our Lord from the dead;
25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. (Romans 4:20-25 - - - in the Holy Bible)

Now Is Christ Risen

20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. (1 Corinthians 15:20-22 - - - in the Holy Bible)

Understanding Good Friday

Understanding and fully appreciating the horror of Good Friday helps us understand and fully appreciate the justice of Mark 16:16.

Applying for a U.S. Small Business Administration Loan Can be a Smart Move for Virginia Disaster Survivors

December 20, 2016

Editor's note: On December 19, 2016 the Federal Emergency Management Agency published the following information:

Virginia Beach, Va.–Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, private nonprofit or a business of any size, if you have losses due to Hurricane Matthew, applying for a low interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) could lead to a faster and better recovery. Time is running out to turn in your application. The deadline to apply for physical damage loans is

Jan. 3, 2017.

The first step is to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Once you have done that, both FEMA and SBA encourage you to
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Flood Survivors Urged to Take Time Now to Visit Virginia Beach Disaster Recovery Center

Editor's note: The Federal Emergency Management Agency published the following information:

Virginia Beach, VA - - (December 14, 2016) - - With the holiday spirit in the air, disaster survivors may be busy with their “to do” lists—shopping for gifts, going to parties and events, and getting together with friends and family.

To ensure that you receive all the disaster assistance for which you are eligible, you may want to add a visit to the Virginia Beach Disaster Recovery Center to
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The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Writes a Letter to the Editor of USA Today

December 14, 2016

Letter to the Editor of USA Today, Dated December 8, 2016
For more than a month we have been working with a USA Today reporter on a story looking closely at our internal quality improvement tool called Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning (SAIL) and the rankings it uses to help our facilities improve. The story posted online last night completely
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Virginians Receiving Rental Aid After Matthew: Tell FEMA if You Need More

December 12, 2016

Editor's note: The Federal Emergency Management Agency published the following information:

Virginia Beach, VA - - (December 9, 2016) - - More than 1,300 Virginia households displaced because of damage from Hurricane Matthew have received help from FEMA to pay rent for a temporary place to live. If your family has received rental assistance, you
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2017 Tax Filing Season Begins January 23 for Nation’s Taxpayers, Tax Returns Due April 18

December 13, 2016

Washington, DC - - (December 9, 2016) - - The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the nation’s tax season will begin Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, and reminded taxpayers claiming certain tax credits to expect a longer wait for refunds.
The IRS will begin accepting electronic tax returns that day, with more than 153 million individual tax returns expected to be filed in 2017. The IRS again expects more than four out of five tax returns will be prepared electronically
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Editor's note: The Federal Emergency Management Agency published the following information:

Chicago, IL - - (December 9, 2016) - - Dangerously low temperatures and snow are in the forecast and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals and families to be safe when faced with the hazards of winter weather.